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Donoghue, the Irish Canadian author of both the novel and the screenplay, has also written the stage adaptation; the songs are by two Scotswomen, Kathryn Joseph and Cora Bissett.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023

The tea stood ready now on a table which Deborah had carried out into the garden—dainty linen and silverware, and flowered china dishes heaped with cakes of which only Scotswomen know the secrets.

From The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Like so many other widowed Scotswomen, she vowed her son should wag his head in a pulpit; but her means were inadequate to her ambition.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

Today it was Lord HALDANE'S turn to oblige, and he brought in a Bill to enable Scotswomen to become Advocates and Law Agents.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 26, 1919 by Various

Yes, I know I do!" she admitted—"I am what old Scotswomen call 'fey'!

From The Secret Power by Corelli, Marie